"To Build a Fire"

What is this story about?

• a guide to building a fire

• the struggle for survival

• the beauty of the natural world

• an enjoyable camping trip

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TEKS.ELA.E4.6B

TEKS.ELA.LG.2A

TEKS.ELA.LG.4B

TEKS.ELA.OI.4I

TEKS.ELA.RI.10B

This short story is more....

• optimistic

• pessimistic

• empathetic

• apathetic

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TEKS.ELA.8.8A

TEKS.ELA.LG.2L

What is the main character's major flaw?

• anger

• pride

• ignorance

• spite

What happens to the dog?

• It dies due to the freezing cold.

• The man kills it and eats it.

• The man kills it and uses the fur for warmth.

• It watches the man die and then runs off to find shelter.

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TEKS.ELA.CR.4E

TEKS.ELA.E1.5G

TEKS.ELA.E2.5G

TEKS.ELA.E4.5G

TEKS.ELA.PSW.5B

The man is best described as

• intelligent and highly organized

• brave and heroic

• foolish and unimaginative

• very knowledgeable about the Alaskan wilderness

The man makes all the following mistakes except

• deciding to travel alone

• forgetting to bring matches with him

• not listening to people who know more about the north

• not understanding the danger he faces

Which of the following character flaws brings about the man's tragic end?

• cowardice

• carelessness

• overconfidence

• greed

What is a possible theme of the story?

• People choose their own destinies

• Nature is more powerful than humans

• In nature humans live by instinct

• Heed the advice of the experienced

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TEKS.ELA.E2.6D

TEKS.ELA.E3.6B

TEKS.ELA.LG.2B

TEKS.ELA.OI.4I

TEKS.ELA.RI.10B

Jack London's attitude toward the Yukon wilderness is one of

• nostalgia

• respect

• apprehension

• affection

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TEKS.ELA.E2.8B

TEKS.ELA.E3.8B

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.LG.2N

TEKS.ELA.LG.3B

After he falls into the spring the man

• cannot build a fire

• succeeds in building a fire

• kills the dog to stay warm

• builds a roaring fire and dries out completely